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Handwoven 2 by 3.5 Foot Brown Zapotec Rug, "Diamond Delight"
Woven by hand, this elegant rug demonstrates traditional Zapotec artistry. Delfina Ruiz demonstrates Mexico's Zapotec artistry and her own weaving skills with this beautiful design. Organic dyes complement the petite rug, which alternates diamond stripes and textured yellow with wide black stripes.
Titled Rombos mágicos in Spanish.
- 0.74 kgs
- 1.6 lbs
- Rug: 1 m L x 0.6 m W
- Rug: 3.3 ft. L x 2 ft. W
- Pile height: 0.5 cm H
- Pile height: 0.2" H
Every purchase from this artist has a profound impact on their livelihood and income.
Delfina Ruiz has received 7 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $400 and the most recent for $3000. Proceeds were used to invest in a bulk purchase of wool yarn for her rugs.
This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.
This artist striving to supporting their own or their family's basic needs and improve their livelihood.
The Women's Empowerment badge is awarded to female artisans or artisan groups that are led by women.
This artist has dramatically improved their livelihood by working with NOVICA.
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Delfina Ruiz Zapotec wool rugs
"This is the art my parents dedicated their lives to, and it's what I know best."
3 Testimonials for Delfina Ruiz
Mary
Brooklyn, NY, USA
Cave Creek / Arizona/ United States
